Nothing felt out of the ordinary for Lubbock Christian University forward Parker Hicks Tuesday before the senior put his name in the record books at the Texas A&M International Convocation Center. On the road in Laredo, the Decatur native laced up his sneakers and went through his warm-up routine like it was any other night. But he felt a boost […]
2022-02-11
8 hurt in wreck
DECATUREight people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 81/287 north of Decatur Wednesday night. The wreck happened just before 8 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the highway, near Catfish O’Harlies, said Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Ricky Hunter. A 2014 Ford Explorer, driven by Kimberly Denis Hayes, 35, of Houston, was traveling […]
TOP DOG
Alvord wide receiver Van Taylor’s performance in his final season earned him the 2022 All-Wise Football MVP. See the All-Wise Football team in today’s B section.
Sales taxes break record
County collects $663KWise County broke its record for sales tax collections in a month for a second time in less than year, with the February disbursement this week. Wise County received $663,353 off its half-cent levy. The tally shattered the previous high of $618,066 from May 2021. The February disbursement from the Texas Comptroller is for sales tax collected in December, during […]
Early voting begins Monday
WISE COUNTYYour first chance to cast a vote in the March 1 primary arrives Monday. The two-week early voting period runs Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 25. This year will bring some changes to early voting, some through legislation and some through a busy calendar. Because of the upcoming Wise County Swap Meet and Wise County Youth Fair, both at […]
Election deadline nears
WISE COUNTYThe filing period for the May 7 election city and school board elections is entering its final week. The deadline is Feb. 18. The last day to file as a write-in candidate is Tuesday, Feb. 22. In Decatur, Jurgan Deraj has filed for Place 3. Place 5 councilman Eddie Allen has filed to retain his spot, along with Mayor Mike […]
City to discuss leadership
NEW FAIRVIEWThe New Fairview City Council is planning a special meeting Tuesday to discuss to now open city secretary and city administrator roles. The council voted Monday to remove the City Administrator Ben Nibarger. The city secretary job has been open since October when Monica Rodriguez was dismissed. Mayor Nolan Schoonmaker also resigned Monday, effective Friday. Mayor pro tem John Taylor, […]
Hospital capacity improves
COVID-19Capacity at Wise Health System continued to improve this week as the latest surge of COVID-19 cases continues to subside. Wise Health System reported 20 COVID-19 positive patients admitted for treatment Thursday, the same as earlier in the week. The med/surg/ICU capacity decreased to 75 percent from 83 percent Tuesday. WHS has a combined 81 beds in the three units. […]
Dragon Depot
CHS opens store for studentsChico High School role.counselor Tina Brawner set out to encourage generosity and provide stability to her students as they live through another year of the COVID-19 pandemic. When CHS coach Jacqueline Miller brought the idea for a resource store to Brawner, she knew it was something that had to be implemented. Brawner brought the idea of starting a store filled […]
Education Briefs
ALL SCHOOLS PRESIDENTS DAY — All students are out of school Feb. 21 for Presidents’ Day. SPRING BREAK — All school districts will be out for spring break March 14 to 18. ALVORD RISE AND SHINE — Alvord Elementary is having Rise and Shine 8:20 a.m. Feb. 18 and 8:30 a.m. March 11. EARLY RELEASE — All schools have an […]
